Netanyahu Vows Continued Peace Efforts

Israel's Incoming Prime Minister Says He Will Seek "Full Peace" With Arab And Muslim World

(AP)  Benjamin Netanyahu, taking office as Israel's new leader, promised to seek "full peace" with the Arab and Muslim world, but refused to utter the words the world was waiting to hear: "Palestinian state."

The well-spoken, U.S.-educated hawk took pains Tuesday to portray himself as a pragmatist, telling a packed parliament that Israel does not want to rule the Palestinians.

"Under the permanent status agreement, the Palestinians will have all the authority to rule themselves," Netanyahu said in comments that appeared to hark back to a decades-old notion that peace could be achieved through limited Palestinian autonomy.

His words drew a sharp reaction from Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat. "I want to say to Mr. Netanyahu that the only way the Palestinians can rule themselves, by themselves, is through ending the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and establishing an independent Palestinian state," Erekat said.

Netanyahu's refusal to embrace the idea of Palestinian statehood could put him at odds with the Obama administration and much of the rest of the world. So could his decision to appoint ultranationalist politician Avigdor Lieberman as foreign minister.

In recent days, however, Netanyahu has moved to soften his image, welcoming the centrist Labor party into an otherwise markedly right-wing coalition and announcing that he supports peace talks with the Palestinians.

The 59-year-old politician - the son of a prominent historian and the brother of a war hero who died commanding the daring 1976 hostage rescue at Entebbe, Uganda - is returning to the premiership a decade after being forced from it amid a string of failures.

In his speech before parliament Tuesday, Netanyahu praised Islamic culture as "great and rich," and said Israel and moderate Arab states could find common ground fighting radical Islam and what he called the extremist regime in Tehran.

"Israel has always, and today more than ever, striven to reach full peace with the entire Arab and Muslim world," he said.

A senior Netanyahu aide appeared to suggest his boss would accept the much hailed two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the next few weeks, perhaps ahead of a planned trip to the United States.

The aide, speaking on condition of anonymity so as not to pre-empt any announcement, said Netanyahu will say something that will "take this issue off the table" and avoid confrontation with the world.

If he does, Netanyahu would join the ranks of hard-line Israeli leaders such as Menachem Begin and Ariel Sharon, who changed their minds about giving up land and ended up making far-reaching concessions.

However, so far there is no indication that Netanyahu's latest conciliatory statements are anything more than words designed to curry favor with the West.

He has not retracted his promise to press ahead with construction in West Bank settlements to make room for settlers' growing families. And his new government includes many ministers opposed to territorial compromise, including a housing minister from an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party that sees giving up land as a betrayal of God's will.

Perhaps most troubling to those seeking moderation in Mideast politics is the fact that Lieberman, head of the hawkish Yisrael Beitenu Party, is now the Jewish state's top diplomat. He based his recent campaign on a proposal that would require Israeli Arabs to swear loyalty to Israel or lose their citizenship.

"In his government there are parties that are racist and fascist and that is dangerous not only for the Palestinians but for the Israelis as well," said Abdullah Abdullah, an official with the Palestinians' pro-Western Fatah movement.

Netanyahu's 28 ministers were sworn in at a special session late Tuesday after parliament approved the new government by a 69-45 vote.

The new Cabinet is an unwieldy and heterogeneous group hailing from ultra-Orthodox parties, a hard-line religious party, a hawkish secular faction, along with Labor and Netanyahu's Likud.

To placate his new partners and his allies, Netanyahu created new ministerial positions - so many that parliament carpenters had to work overnight to enlarge the Cabinet's table.

In his speech, Netanyahu singled out Iran as Israel's biggest threat and urged the world to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.

"The greatest danger to humanity, and to our country Israel, stems from the possibility of a radical regime arming itself with nuclear weapons," he said. "We shall not allow anybody or any country to put any question mark over our existence."

Netanyahu warned that "radical Islam is trying to eradicate us" and noted that Israel is battling militant Islamic groups on both its northern and southern borders.

During the campaign, Netanyahu said he favored toppling the Hamas militants who now rule the Gaza Strip - something Israel stopped short of doing during its punishing offensive in Gaza earlier this year.

However, the senior aide suggested the new Israeli leader might consider easing the blockade of Gaza imposed after Hamas seized power in June 2007 because "it's not entirely clear that what Israel is doing to weaken Hamas is working."

Netanyahu's fractious first term, from 1996-1999, was marked by bad relations with the Palestinians, failed peacemaking with Syria, alienated allies, an inability to rein in an unruly Parliament and corruption allegations that didn't stick.

He now succeeds Ehud Olmert, who was forced from office by multiple corruption investigations. In a farewell address, Olmert gave an emotional defense of his three-year tenure. He said wars in Lebanon and Gaza under his watch dealt heavy blows to Israel's enemies, and he feverishly sought peace with the Palestinians.

"I accept with love the criticism of the government. I am proud of the government's achievements, which are many, and I am sorry for my mistakes and they are not few," he said.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

GOD Himself will stop everything when its all said and done and He will bring Justice and Peace to this World. His Name is Jesus Christ...."
Hyptnotized_Liberals


Fellow citizen, I honestly hope you are correct.
posted by searingtruth

-You don't have to hope because of what I've said. All you have to do is trust in Him, the LORD Jesus Christ, and the Truth will set you free.

No Jesus = No Peace
Know Jesus = Know Peace

It really is that simple.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

It has not.

Nor has Christianity.
posted by searingdeceptions

-Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace and all who know Him have peace. So again you have no idea what you're talking about searingtruth.

You keep looking for "peace" in all the wrong places. Not working for you though is it?

[karlimhof]

Netanyahu's fractious first term, from 1996-1999, was marked by bad relations with the Palestinians, failed peacemaking with Syria, alienated allies, an inability to rein in an unruly Parliament and corruption allegations that didn't stick. CBS

great resume! just the guy for the job....and chosen by peres, the zionist in socialist clothing....

[searingtruth]

"Meanwhile SearingTruth, still waiting on you to provide an example of how Islam has brought "peace" to this world throughout its 1,400 year history."
Hyptnotized_Liberals


It has not.

Nor has Christianity.

Or any other religion.

Or ideology thus far.

But I aim to stop that.
ST


"Yes indeed, I have a new plan, for all of you. A plan of hope. A plan of adventure. A plan of such extraordinary magnitude as to take the breath, and challenge the senses, of all who would consider it. A plan to bind our common people in hope, and finally free our conscience for noble purpose."
SearingTruth, A Future of the Brave

A Future of the Brave

[searingtruth]

"That is what I'm trying to stop.
ST

-Searing"Truth". here's a newsflash for you:

GOD Himself will stop everything when its all said and done and He will bring Justice and Peace to this World. His Name is Jesus Christ...."
Hyptnotized_Liberals


Fellow citizen, I honestly hope you are correct.

Just as I told Pastor Blanton at Vacaville Bible Church, whom I studied under for pastorship 30 years ago.

Right before I sadly had to leave in pursuit of true compassion and understanding, for all people, of all beliefs, inhabiting our magnificent earth.
ST


"Compassion requires the greatest strength of all."
SearingTruth

A Future of the Brave

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

Human history is replete with brutality and destruction
posted by SearingTruth

-Indeed it is SearingTruth, and the Bible predicts it's only going to get worse before the LORD returns, because the sins of man will get worse, and rejection of God's loving Grace and His free gift that He offers is and will get worse. People choose "religion", instead of the LORD, and that's where the problem lies.

If everyone simply followed the 10 commandments, can you imagine how much better this world would be? you know, those simple little things like "Don't murder", "don't steal", "don't commit adultery", etc, etc, etc.... You know, those silly little petty things God commands of His Creation.

If everyone strived to followed God's simple 10 commandments, and not "religion", then this world would be a better place.

But you see SearingTruth, that's not reality, because we live in a world of sin, where man's pride has taken over and this sin of pride has caused a rebellion against God, which is why there is so much turmoil and misery in the world.

God makes it quite simple, but the problem is people (by their own free will) would rather do it their way instead of the LORD's. All because of PRIDE, one of the greatest sins of humanity.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

Meanwhile SearingTruth, still waiting on you to provide an example of how Islam has brought "peace" to this world throughout its 1,400 year history.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

Also back to subject Searing"Truth". You claimed that Islam teaches honesty, and "peace". I provided verses from their very own Quran and Hadith for you to read that say otherwise, including instructions which give them permission to LIE, which totally debunks your claims.

So why can't you just drop your pride and admit you were wrong?

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

Where "God" regularly commands the destruction of all men, women, and children?
posted by searingtruth

-Thank you for revealing that the "REAL" you searing"truth" is that you have a problem with God Himself.

Tell me searing "truth", does God have to answer to you, or do you have to answer to Him? Who are you to challenge His authority over all Creation?

He wants to give you eternal life, yet you are rejecting His free gift via your own pride. That's your problem SearingTruth, not God's. He offers you the gift, and you reject it. You're on here talking about life and joy, well guess what, those things come eternally through the LORD Jesus Christ.

So why are you rejecting an eternal life of joy and peace that Christ offers?

The answer is simple: you think man, in our sinful ways can bring "peace" to this world. Hasn't worked since the beginning of time, has it searingtruth?


If you want the REAL "Searing Truth", then pick up the Bible, and read God's Word, front t back.

If you put your trust and faith in the LORD, and not "religion", as Christ said, this is what will happen to you:

John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

So do you want true eternal peace, comfort, and joy SearingTruth?

Then Seek Jesus Christ. It really is that simple.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

That is what I'm trying to stop.
ST

-Searing"Truth". here's a newsflash for you:

GOD Himself will stop everything when its all said and done and He will bring Justice and Peace to this World. His Name is Jesus Christ.

Perhaps you've heard of Him.

Point is you can't prevent the prophecies from the Bible from unfolding. They are unfolding as we speak and they will continue to unfold until the LORD returns.

He will bring peace to this world and He will end all evil, when it's all said and done.

The question is, are you going to trust in Him and let Him be your guide, or are you going to continue to think that we as sinful human beings have the power to bring peace to this world?

When in the history of this world have human beings been able to achieve global peace?

When you have the answer to this question perhaps you might consider putting your trust and faith in the LORD, and not sinful man.

The choice is up to you.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

Ummm ....

Have you ever read the Old Testament of the Christian Bible?
posted by SearingTruth

-Indeed I have SearingDeception, as I am a Christian myself, and I can assure you there is NOTHING in the Bible, Old Testament or New, that tells us to LIE.

(unlike the Quran and Hadith, which clearly tell Muslims to lie and use deception against the non-believers of Islam).

You do realize the difference between the Old Testament and the New Covenant given to us Christians by Jesus Christ, correct? Or are you going to spin that as well?

[searingtruth]

"...There are two forms of lying to non-believers that are permitted under certain circumstances, taqiyya and kitman. One of those circumstances is to gain the trust of non-believers in order to draw out their vulnerability and defeat them..."
Hyptnotized_Liberals


Ummm ....

Have you ever read the Old Testament of the Christian Bible?

Where "God" regularly commands the destruction of all men, women, and children?

And where biblical "heroes" use subterfuge and double agents to commit genocide against races, so thoroughly, that they no longer exist?

Human history is replete with brutality and destruction.

For every reason imaginable, and unimaginable, under the sun.

That is what I'm trying to stop.
ST


"Humanity always eventually works together, whether we want it to or not. The only difference is whether we work together before, or after, massive death and destruction."
SearingTruth

A Future of the Brave

[searingtruth]

"nethanyahoo is going to find himself between a rock and a hard place very soon.

his ideology is in total conflict with world reality - that being the necessity of complete withdrawal from the occupied palestinian lands, and a sovereign palestinian state.

the scenario is clear; after clashing with Obama the israeli parlement will vote him out on no confidence - Tipsy will take over and start dragging her feet for another election cycle."
karlimhof


An excellent, realistic, unfortunate, and concise analysis karlimhof.

In the end this conflict must be decided by the Israelis and Palestinians themselves, but since America has unjustly armed the Israelis with overwhelming arms they have used to regularly slaughter innocent civilians on a genocidal scale we bear a great responsibility to stop them from their homicidal atrocities.

So we must stop arming or resupplying them, forever.

And then reality will prevail, and compromise and peace will suddenly become primary.

To all sides.
ST


"Children should not know fear, or death, or suffering, for it is not their lot to know. Theirs is a time for joy, and wonder, and a time of great discovery. Let them never despair, or hurt, or want. This should be our highest calling, and our most sincere dedication."
SearingTruth

A Future of the Brave

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

Palestinians having patience to wait out their populations overtaking the Israelis which will force the Palestinians to take over the Israeli government.
Posted by whitemale08

-Whitemale,

What's a "Palestinian"? Can you please let this forum know where "Palestine" is on a world map? What's the capital of "Palestine", and when was it founded? What's the main industry in "Palestine"? What about it's educational system?

What's a "Palestinian" again? What are "Palestine's" borders? Surely you can provide answers to these easy questions along with reliable sources to back your answers up.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

"But if we are true, if we are honest, if we are just, and if we are strong in principle and spirit, nothing can defeat us."
SearingTruth


-Too bad Islam specifically teaches dishonesty though SearingTruth. Having trouble doing research or something? Here, let me help you again:

So, you think Islam teaches "honesty" do ya? Try these instructions from their own "holy" books on for size, would ya?:

There are two forms of lying to non-believers that are permitted under certain circumstances, taqiyya and kitman. One of those circumstances is to gain the trust of non-believers in order to draw out their vulnerability and defeat them.

LOOK THEM UP Searing "Truth". Here's some more educational material for you:

The Qur'an:
Sura (16:106) - Establishes that there are circumstances that can "compel" a Muslim to tell a lie.

Sura (2:225) - "Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts"

Sura (66:2) - "Allah has already ordained for you, (O men), the dissolution of your oaths"

From the Hadith:

Bukhari (52:269) - "The Prophet said, 'War is deceit.'" The context of this is thought to be the murder of Usayr ibn Zarim and his thirty unarmed men by Muhammad's men after he "guaranteed" them safe passage

Bukhari (49:857) - "He who makes peace between the people by inventing good information or saying good things, is not a liar."

(In other words, Lying is permitted when the end justifies the means.) Did you pick up those words "INVENTING good information" Searing"Truth"? That means making stuff up, aka: LYING.

Please do yourself a favor and do research on what Islam teaches. It's not honesty. Post facts, not opinions, searing"truth"

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

Benjamin Netanyahu, taking office as Israel's new leader, promised to seek "full peace" with the Arab and Muslim world...
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Netanyahu speaking about peace is as ludicrous as Madoff speaking about honesty...
Posted by formrusmcsgt

-Ever heard HAMAS call for "peace" there sarge? You do realize that their main charter is the destruction of Israel, correct?


Of course you won't point this out, however, because in reality, your mind and your world view is just as dangerous as the Muslim fundamentalists. You, being an atheist, have the same totalitarian worldview as Muslim fundies.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

"All the religions of peace.

Fighting to the death."
SearingTruth

A Future of the Brave
Posted by searingtruth

Searing "Truth", please provide an example in history where Islam has brought "peace" to the world.

[Hyptnotized_Liberals]

the "Muslim World's" version of "peace" is when the entire world submits to Islam, and they will stop at nothing to acheive this world Empire, kind of like the "Dark Side of the Force" in the Star Wars Saga, if one were to make a comparison.

Their Quran lays it all out:

Sura (8:39) - "And fight with them until there is no more persecution and religion should be only for Allah"

Sura (9:30) - "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"

Sura (47:35) - "Be not weary and faint-hearted, crying for peace, when ye should be uppermost (Shakir: "have the upper hand") for Allah is with you,"

-Notice the last verse above, which specifically tells Muslims NOT to cry for "peace".


If you want to know the truth about the evils of Islam people, it's actually quite simple:

READ THEIR OWN INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR "HOLY" books.

Here's one more just in case you're not convinced yet, from the Muslim "Hadith", which instructs Muslims to kill Jews wherever they find them:

From the Hadith:

Bukhari (52:177) - Allah's Apostle said, "The Hour will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say. "O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him."


Any questions?


WAKE UP WORLD: ISLAM IS EVIL!!!!!! A RELIGION STRAIGHT FROM SATAN.

[karlimhof]

nethanyahoo is going to find himself between a rock and a hard place very soon.

his ideology is in total conflict with world reality - that being the necessity of complete withdrawal from the occupied palestinian lands, and a sovereign palestinian state.

the scenario is clear; after clashing with Obama the israeli parlement will vote him out on no confidence - Tipsy will take over and start dragging her feet for another election cycle.

[searingtruth]

"formrusmcsgt, you are hereby discharged."
realitycalls


formrusmcsgt, thank you for your continued service.
ST


"But if we are true, if we are honest, if we are just, and if we are strong in principle and spirit, nothing can defeat us."
SearingTruth

A Future of the Brave